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  • Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 75,105 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • The Seasons Of Deserts

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.

    Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more

  • The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 22,114 views

    How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

    Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

  • The Lost Ax Head

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,284 views

    If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

    THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

  • The Spirit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,225 views

    The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

    Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

  • Ciñete Para Vencer

    Contributed by Carlos Rios on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    La importancia que es estar preparados para la batalla encontra del enemigo. Conoce las Armas de tu milicia

    Texto: Efesios 6:10-11 Introducción: Tenemos que vestirnos apropiadamente. Ningun soldado se presenta al campo de batalla con cualquier vestido.Las vestiduras han sido preparadas por Dios mismo ,ya que de otra manera no resistirian los embates del enemigo.El las ha preparado para ir al ...read more

  • God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 38,225 views

    Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

    How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

  • But Continue Thou...graduation Sermon

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 26, 2005
    based on 427 ratings
     | 47,096 views

    Easily adapted to any crowd. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint Template.

    But Continue Thou… 2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” [scroll down for outline] ILL.- Joe: “My college really turned out some great men.” Bill: “When did you graduate?” Joe: “I didn’t ...read more

  • Confront And Conquer

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 189 ratings
     | 135,820 views

    If you require only three bullets to finish the enemy and you take 1,000 with you, there is no harm in that; you will bring back the rest.

    Matthew 11:12: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 17:21: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. MFM has been accused of subjecting people to fasting and prayers but here is an ...read more

  • You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 48,838 views

    The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

    There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

  • Strength To Stand - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,826 views

    Why is it some have joy and the strength of the Lord in their lives, while others don’t?

    STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part One ~ The Armor of God There is something wonderful about becoming a Christian. The forgiveness of God is difficult for people to understand. That is, until they finally surrender their life completely to the Lord. To know first hand the saving Grace of God is life ...read more

  • Scars Become Stars

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    If you want to live an emotionally healthy and happy life you must discover how to handle the hurts that come.

    Sun.Oct 3/93 ------ Jn 20:24-29 SCARS BECOME STARS - Visting I heard these words - Are not scars marks of weakness? - Places where hurts and wounds were - A scar is something you want to hid. - Unless you begin to brag about the "Red Badge Of Courage" - A scar ...read more

  • Finding Hope In A Hopeless World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,966 views

    Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.

    Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more

  • Recharging Your Batteries

    Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,405 views

    How to reenergize our souls, minds, and bodies

    Someone has said, “The thing about life is that it’s so daily.” There are times when we are just drained, when it’s hard to put one foot in front of the other, when we look down and wonder what’s making our shoes so heavy. Day to day, week to week, month to month, life has a way of wearing you ...read more

  • Jesus And The Chief: Courage Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    For over 80 years Chief Illiniwek, symbol of the University of Illinois, represented Christian attributes; this is the first of six sermons that examine those attributes based on the Scriptures.

    Jesus and the Chief: Courage --Mark 6:45-52 This has been a newsworthy week. On Tuesday, April 10th, it was finally announced that Larry Birkhead is the biological father of Anna Nichole Smith’s baby daughter Dannielynn. Radio-Television shock jock Don Imus’ program “Imus in the Morning” was ...read more